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When people think of French cuisine, several ingredients come to mind: bread, butter, sugar, meat. Several dishes also come to mind: quiches, crêpes, ratatouille, casseroles au gratin, cheese platters. And thanks to my study abroad experience, I can verify that these gastronomic generalizations are apparent in everyday French life. Why yes, the French do eat all of these wonderful, scrumptious things, and they eat them often—but in small portions. The idea we have in our minds of the French methodically eating […]

As a lifelong francophile, I was bound to find out about PAUL and fall in love with it. Granted, when I first ate at PAUL in Georgetown, I thought it was only there; I wasn’t aware of its nationwide presence. There are a bunch near me in South Florida, but the Georgetown one is way better as far as ambiance and taste go. In recent years I’ve developed quite a sweet tooth, so I basically go crazy every time I […]

Oh, my lord… I can’t even delve into a thorough background of the Yellow Green Farmers Market because I’m so anxious to rave about the food. Basically, Chillbar is a teeny, gorgeous al fresco restaurant that’s connected to a farmers market in Hollywood. I had never been to the market (which is very odd) but my mother heard about the Chillbar restaurant so we went. And made the best decision of our lives. Chillbar either makes all of its phenomenal […]

Right around the corner from my place, Ceci-Cela is a lovely French café and pâtisserie. Since I have been in SoHo, I have gone there a handful of times. My editor is a big fan as well. This quaint and charming café showcases a wide array of delectable, tempting French pastries in its window. When you walk in, you’re greeted by friendly baristas, adorable signs, romantic Parisian songs and even more scrumptious sweets. There’s also a seating area in the […]